Mrs.weasleys rock cakes

Ingredients for Makes Approx 12 depending on how thick/thin you make them

• 8 oz/ 225g self rising flour
• 1 tsp double action baking powder (US) or 1 tsp baking powder (UK)
• 4 oz/110g soft butter or margarine
• 2 oz/ 55g granulated sugar
• 4 0z/ 110g mixed dried fruit
• 2 oz/ 55g currants
• 1 medium egg
• 1 - 3 tbsp milk
• Demerara sugar for sprinkling
• Oil for greasing

25 min · Medium

Directions

1. • Heat the oven to 400F/200C/Gas 6

2. • Sieve the flour and baking powder into a large baking bowl, add the softened butter or margarine, and lightly rub together with fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.

3. • Add the sugar and the dried fruit and mix so all ingredients are well incorporated.

4. • Add the egg and 1 tbsp of the milk and mix to create a stiff dough. If the mixture is still dry add milk a tbsp at a time until required consistency.

5. • Lightly grease two baking sheets.

6. • Using a tablespoon divide the mixture into 12 mounds evenly spaced on the 2 baking sheets. Sprinkle with the demerara sugar.

7. • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 mins or until golden brown and well risen.

desserts November 13, 2011 13:08